Autistic Behavioral Counseling

Autistic Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & More

Autistic behavioral therapy is tailored to the individual needs of the child and helps reduce disruptive behaviors, improve communication and social skills.

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Symptoms of Autism in Children

The goal of autistic behavioral therapy is to help the child better understand their environment and how to interact with it.

Delayed language development
Difficulty with social interactions
Lack of Interest in playing
Narrow range of interests
Repetitive behaviors
Difficulty in communication

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Is Your Child Struggling to Cope with Autism?

Our autism counselors can work with you and your kid to identify problems and create strategies to cope with autism disorders.

Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger's syndrome is a type of ASD that’s characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, repetitive behaviors and interests, and relatively preserved language development and cognitive skills. Common traits of Asperger's syndrome include:

Repetitive behaviors or routines
Narrow, intense interests
Literal interpretation of language
Poor coordination and motor skills
Avoidance of physical touch

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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Childhood disintegrative disorder, also known as Heller's syndrome, is a rare condition of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is characterized by a sudden and profound loss of previously acquired skills in areas such as language, social interaction, and motor abilities.Common traits of childhood disintegrative disorder include:

Normal development until the age of 2 to 10 years
Sudden and significant regression in language, social interaction, and motor skills
Repetitive behaviors or routines
Poor eye contact

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Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)

Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), also known as "atypical autism," is a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is used to describe individuals with symptoms of autism that did not meet the full criteria for any of the other subtypes, including autism, Asperger's syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder. Common traits of PDD-NOS include:

Difficulties in social interaction and communication
Narrow, intense interests
Mild to moderate language difficulties
Poor eye contact

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Meet Our Autism Counselors

Our team of skilled autistic therapy specialists offers holistic care for your child to develop positive traits and a quality life for their better future.

Andrew Blanco

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Erin Cliffe

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Ashley Astorini

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Dr. Sonia Jacob

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Autumn Church

Supervised by Kara Tracy, LPC-S

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Crystal Eisenhard

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Autistic ABA Therapy

The therapy include techniques such as positive reinforcement, modeling behavior, and teaching new skills. It will also involve setting expectations for the child and providing feedback when goals are met.

ABA Therapy

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a therapy used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It involves breaking down behaviors into smaller components and using positive reinforcement to increase desired behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors. The goal of ABA is to improve social, communication, and adaptive skills. Some of the commonly used treatment techniques in ABA therapy are:

Natural environment training: incorporating therapy into a person's daily routine and activities
Verbal behavior therapy: using language to target specific communication and social skills
Incidental teaching: capitalizing on naturally occurring teachable moments
Functional communication training: teaching alternative ways to communicate for those who have difficulty with verbal language

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT) for Autism involves helping individuals with ASD identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that are impacting their daily lives. This can include teaching them coping strategies, improving their
problem-solving skills, and increasing their social skills. CBT for Autism spectrum disorder may include techniques such as:

Social skills training: learning and practicing appropriate social behaviors
Emotion regulation: managing and expressing emotions effectively
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques: reducing anxiety and stress
Behavioral experiments: testing out negative thoughts in real-life situations to see if they are accurate

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Floortime/DIR therapy

Floortime (also known as Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based, or DIR therapy) is a type of therapy used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The approach emphasizes building relationships and developing emotional and social skills through play-based interactions between the child with ASD and a therapist or caregiver.
Floortime therapy involves the following techniques:

Engaging the child in play: The therapist or caregiver follows the child's lead in play, allowing the child to initiate and control the activity.
Responding to the child's communication: The therapist or caregiver responds to the child's communication attempts, encouraging and supporting their efforts.
Increasing emotional and social engagement: The therapist or caregiver gradually increases the complexity and level of emotional and social interaction, helping the child develop new skills and abilities.

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Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving communication and language skills. It is designed to help individuals with ASD overcome challenges in areas such as receptive language, expressive language, pragmatic language and non-verbal communication.
The techniques involved in speech and language therapy may include:

Social interaction training: practicing social communication skills in structured and naturalistic settings
Play-based therapy: using play to promote language and communication development
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies: using alternative means of communication, such as sign language or communication devices, for those who have difficulty with verbal language
Articulation therapy: improving speech sound production for those with speech sound disorders.

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In-person therapy sessions allow you to get to know the therapist who will be constructing a treatment plan just for you that will address all of your concerns.

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Autistic Behavioral Counseling

Autistic Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & More

Symptoms of Autism in Children